10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda
10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda: Experience an incredible 10-day luxury safari in Uganda, a vibrant country known for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. This carefully planned itinerary includes an unforgettable visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where conservation efforts are of the highest priority; a visit to the outstanding Murchison Falls, where the Nile River cascades through a narrow gorge; an exploration of Kibale Forest National Park, which is home to a remarkable variety of primates; a continuation to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife; and an ending at the amazing Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is popular for its mountain gorilla tracking opportunities. This safari promises an exceptional blend of luxury and adventure deep in Africa.
Outlined Itinerary of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda
Day 1: Arrival and an optional Sunset Cruise in Entebbe
Day 2: Transfer Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Game Drive and exploration of the Nile
Day 4: Explore Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 5: Chimp Habituation Experience and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Day 8: Morning Game Drive in Ishasha sector and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day 10: Fly back to Entebbe International Airport for departure
Detailed Itinerary of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda
Day 1: Arrival and an optional Sunset Cruise in Entebbe
Upon arrival at the airport for the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda, our professional guide from Journeys Uganda will meet you at Entebbe International Airport and transport you to your accommodation. Choose a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, where you can enjoy the tranquil views of the lake as the sun sets, depending on when you arrive. Watch out for different bird species such as the Bat Hawk and Bare-faced Go Away Bird.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guesthouse
Day 2: Transfer Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park
Following breakfast, embark on a walking safari to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to get up close and personal with Uganda’s reintroduced white rhinoceros. You will visit the famous Murchison Falls, which gives Uganda’s largest national park its name, in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Pakuba Game Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive and exploration of the Nile
Following breakfast on day 3 of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda, take a boat excursion to the Nile Delta, which offers an extensive variety of wildlife and bird-watching opportunities, including the potential to see the endangered Shoebill Stork. A game drive over the African savannah to Lake Albert, where you can see a variety of animals and bird species, awaits after a bush breakfast on the banks of the Nile. In the afternoon, take a private boat cruise up the Nile to Murchison Falls, where you may admire the spectacular cascades and possibly see Nile crocodiles downstream.
Day 4: Explore Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Experience the views of the falls from above and below this morning. After that, take a plane from Bugungu Airstrip to Kasese Airstrip, where you will meet your guide and proceed to Kibale Forest National Park amidst picturesque tea plantations. At elevations between 1,100 and 1,600 meters, the park in Western Uganda offers a variety of environments.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Day 5: Chimp Habituation Experience and Bigodi Swamp Walk
On day 5 of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda, embark on a chimpanzee habituation excursion in Kibale Forest National Park and see their social interactions and morning routines guided by a knowledgeable ranger. Enjoy a cultural walk around Bigodi Swamp in the afternoon, where you may talk to locals, see a traditional healer and look out for the many bird species in the Swamp
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Proceed to Uganda’s popular wildlife reserve, Queen Elizabeth National Park, which bears the name of the late Queen of England, after breakfast. The park traverses the equator and has a variety of habitats, including lowland woods and foothills punctuated with craters. Enjoy a game drive in the park in the evening to discover its wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Day 7: Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Experience an early-morning wildlife drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is home to more than 100 mammal species, such as forest hogs, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopards, and elephants. The primate population, which includes chimps, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and baboons, is equally remarkable. Cruise on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon in a comfortable private boat. You will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Morning Game Drive in Ishasha sector and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this day of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda, enjoy a game drive in the Ishasha Sector in the morning to observe lions that climb trees before heading to the home of the mountain gorillas. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is famous for gorilla trekking and is home to 23 bird species that are unique to the Albertine region such as the Rwenzori Turaco and Grauer’s Reed Warbler, as well as elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys, and numerous antelope species.
Accommodation: Buhooma Haven Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Get up early this morning to embark on one of the most exhilarating wildlife experiences: hiking while tracking mountain gorillas. The journey, which may take two to six hours and is led by an experienced ranger and guide, offers amazing rewards as you learn about the amazing gorillas’ flora, fauna, and fascinating way of life. You will be briefed early in the morning about the do’s and don’ts of this exciting activity. You are also advised to hire a porter in case of extra luggage. After the gorilla trekking experience, which comes with a certificate, you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10: Fly back to Entebbe International Airport for departure
Following breakfast on the last day of the 10-day Luxury Safari in Uganda, you will travel to Kihihi Airstrip and return to Entebbe, taking in the stunning aerial views of southwestern Uganda, the hills, and dense foliage. Once you arrive in Entebbe, you will connect to your flight back home.